Members Present: Joe Denning (JD), Paul Fraser (PF), Rick Alpers (RA), Town Manager Elizabeth Corrow

Chairman Rick Alpers called the meeting to order at 7:00pm.

Charles Mathis and Mary Joanna Perkins DeWolf came before the Board of Selectmen with interest in joining the Conservation Commission. Mr. Alpers appreciated their willingness to join and explained they like to meet the interested members when they appoint them so they can introduce the new members on camera to the public. He explained there has been vacancy over the last few years and the commission is allowed to have 7 members, therefore, with the new members there will be a total of 5. Mr. Alpers listed the other members and stated they are very knowledgeable and easy to work with. Mr. Denning was glad to have the two new members come before the board and questioned how long they have been a resident of Bristol. Mr. Mathis stated he has been here for 12 years and is an English teacher in Laconia. Ms. DeWolf stated she is a retired History teacher. She questioned when the Commission meets, and Ms. Corrow stated the first Thursday of the month. Motion by PF to appoint Mr. Charles Mathis and Ms. Mary Joanna Perkins DeWolf as a member of the Conservation Commission; seconded by JD; vote was 3-0.

Raymah Simpson, Town Clerk / Tax Collector swore in both members to the Conservation Commission.

Chief Clark introduced Kris Bean to the Board of Selectmen as a new patrolman. Mr. Alpers thanked Mr. Bean for joining the Police Department and working for the Town of Bristol.

Chief Clark stated Officer Magdich was promoted to the Operations Sergeant and the Board congratulated him and thanked him for his efforts.

Chief Clark introduced Officer Dupis to the Board and stated he was hired as the Detective Sergeant. The Board welcomed him to the Bristol Police Department.

Ms. Simpson swore both Officers in and Mr. Alpers welcomed and congratulated them. He stated he is excited about the advancement with the Police Department.

Mr. Alpers stated Erica Mcconologue would like to be appointed to the Recycling Committee. Ms. Corrow stated the Board appointed Bob Paradis and Ms. Mcconologue had contacted her with interest in serving on the Committee. Ms. Corrow followed up with Ms. Mcconologue and she has gladly accepted the offer. Motion by PF to appoint Erica Mcconologue as a member of the Recycling Committee; seconded by JD; vote was 3-0.

Mr. Alpers stated Mr. Larry Denton and Ms. Maureen McGuire would like to discuss the Land Use Tax on their property. Mr. Denton stated they built a house on a 10 acre lot that is in current use and is next to a contiguous 5 acre lot that they also own. He stated they would need to take some of the land out of Current Use which would make the lot less then 10 acres. Therefore, Mr. Denton would like to take the 1 acre out of Current Use and take 1 acre from the 5 acre lot and put it into Current Use. Ms. Corrow explained the lots need to have the same owners on the deed and they need to be contiguous which Mr. Denton does comply with. She explained when the house was built, the land automatically came out of Current Use and they are being charged a penalty for this. She stated they would still have a penalty on a couple of the acres; however, they did the process backwards. They should have applied for current use on other parcel and changed the deed before building the house on the lot in question. She stated it was a mistake on the property owner’s part, but it is a judgment call for the Board. Mr. Alpers suggested waiting for all the Board members to be present as there decision could set precedence.

Ms. Corrow stated she finally met with Ms. Karen Bush regarding the sign request for the Newfound Champions. She stated Ms. Bush has been very busy and it took her a little while to get the design back to her. Ms. Corrow stated it is more expensive then she had planned and it would be at least another month to get the sign if the Board likes the design. Mr. Alpers stated he liked the top of the proposed sign but suggested putting a reader board below that would allow the teams to be changed as new champions arise. The board discussed the size and the look of the sign. Mr. Alpers would like to incorporate versatility to change the sign. Mr. Fraser agreed and stated there is always permanent recognition in the gym and we do want to make the sign in a way that it can be used more then once. Mr. Denning liked the reader board idea, and Mr. Fraser would like to ensure the reader board is attractive. Ms. Corrow agrees and thinks it is important to have current information displayed. Mr. Fraser questioned its size and Ms. Corrow believes it is a little bigger then the Town of Bristol sign. He also suggested keeping the design of the top as proposed and then fasten a banner into the sign with the Champion listed on it. Ms. Corrow stated she would price the two ideas out and then she would contact Ms. Bush. She stated she would tell Ms. Bush that we need the sign within a month since so much time has already gone by.

Joe Denning –

Mr. Denning stated he had a friend that would like to donate a picnic table for the Bike Path but they need help placing it.

Mr. Denning felt the fireworks were a success even with the scattered showers. He stated it was a good display and thanked the Fire Department, Highway Department, Police Department, Holiday Hills and the Budget Committee for all the effort and support that was set forth.

Rick Alpers –

Mr. Alpers stated he was not impressed with the 1 inch shim that the state just did on Lake Street. He felt it is a waste of state tax dollars and federal funding especially since they are planning to repave the whole road in 2009. He stated they just finished painting the yellow lines and then went over it. He would like to send a letter to DOT and the Executive Council. Mr. Denning questioned if they are even done. Mr. Fraser agreed and would like to know what they are planning. Ms. Corrow was also unaware of the paving they did. She stated she had previously asked for a timeline of the repaving project that would take place and DOT stated it was postponed to 2009 with no mention of this 1 inch shim. Mr. Fraser questioned if they are even done as they could show up and continue working. He would like to know the plan from DOT as he has been questioned by a few residents. It was agreed that we should find out what DOT plans are for this section of road.

Mr. Alpers questioned the status of repaving our roads. Ms. Corrow stated Pike came in as the lowest bidder and Mr. Bucklin would be beginning the projects upon his return from vacation.

Mr. Alpers stated he had a very upset woman call and leave a message at his home regarding a Beach Sticker issue. He stated she was on a cell phone and could barley hear her message. She stated she was upset the Beach Stickers were not being sold at the Beach. Ms. Corrow stated they are being sold at the beach on the weekends, but they are sold at Town Hall during the week. Ms. Corrow stated she did this because she stated in the past the Beach Stickers were being issued too freely and she wanted to cut down on the amount of cash that the attendants were responsible for. Mr. Fraser stated for those that are concerned with the inability to purchase a Beach Sticker, they are available 7 days a week. Ms. Corrow stated the Town Clerk always asks the resident if they would like a Beach Sticker and a Dump Sticker when they register their car. Ms. Corrow thinks it is a fair policy.

Mr. Alpers questioned the status with CDM. Ms. Corrow stated they would be at Summer Town Meeting to give an overview of the Water and Sewer to the Lake project. She stated they are 90% complete with the design and Mr. Williams is still involved and very helpful.

Paul Fraser –

Mr. Fraser stated he had an update on the cell tower. He stated Verizon likes to do things in a sequence. He stated they would possibly need to put in two cell towers in order to connect with the other towers. He stated Verizon would like a letter of support from the Board. Mr. Fraser stated he would draft a letter.

Mr. Fraser stated he was approached by a woman with a handicap child and questioned whether she would be eligible for the proposed senior housing. Mr. Denning stated he had asked Mr. Phil Grandmason and he stated the housing is for 65 or older. Mr. Denning stated the design looks great and Mr. Alpers agreed.

Mr. Fraser stated the Ashland fireworks were very good, however he heard the shooter was injured. Mr. Alpers stated one of the fireworks exploded in his face. Mr. Denning wanted to thank Charlie for the wonderful display in Bristol even while he was injured.

Mr. Alpers stated Mr. Tyler Ford from the Eagle Scouts has begun constructing trash barrels and benches for the Bike Path. He stated the style is exactly what he was hoping for. Mr. Fraser suggested there be a presentation/ceremony when they are completed at a public meeting.

Public Comments - None

Town Manager Corrow stated she has had some difficulty with the recent Vending requests. She stated it began a couple weeks before the fireworks and received about 10-12 vending requests. She stated most of them were for the fireworks, but a couple of them were for the year as mobile vendors. Ms. Corrow is recommending the ordinance, the permit application and the cost for the permit be changed. She stated it does not address the vending on private property and the $25.00 fee is very low for the amount of time it took to process the applications. She stated she did approve the vending for the fireworks if they had the State License. She stated many vendors stated they did not need the State license in the past but she did enforce this as it is a law. She stated the location of the vendors became an issue on Shore Drive, because the vendors were unhappy with the location blocked off for them. Ms. Corrow stated the one vendor that she has been dealing with has been approved for a mobile ice cream truck. She stated the vendor would now like to have a sausage stand on private property for the summer; however, the ordinance does not address the private property request. Ms. Corrow did not issue a permit for this request because it was not addressed in the ordinance. Upon research, Ms. Corrow found a petition from local businesses that did not like the vending that was taking place because it took away from the local businesses. She stated the ordinance needs to be amended and they would need to hold a public hearing. She stated she does not know how the Board or the Citizens feel about vending on private property. She did inform the vendor of this process that will need to occur as it will take some time. The other concern Ms. Corrow has is sanitation. She stated the vending carts are not inspected like restaurants are and with the heat in the summer and little refrigeration the vending carts are not very sanitary. Her other concern is the vendor may take away business from the two other restaurants at the beach. Mr. Denning agreed and felt that we have a very small business community and they should be supported first. Ms. Corrow stated we have one vending location in the parking lot in front of TD Banknorth. Ms. Corrow recommends amending the ordinance and the permit. Ms. Corrow thinks having vendors is good for different events throughout the summer but is concerned with the vendors that are permanent throughout the summer because the possible impacts to local businesses. Mr. Alpers questioned the Cardigan Mountain Apple Orchard on the corner of 3A and West Shore Road. Ms. Corrow stated they fall under a different RSA because of agriculture.

Mr. Denning questioned a possible fireworks ordinance. Ms. Corrow stated the Police Chief and the Fire Chief are drafting a fireworks ordinance.

Ms. Corrow stated the board needs to decide on a nomination for the Municipal Volunteer Award. Mr. Alpers suggested the Board hold a volunteer night and have a little reception for the volunteers. Mr. Denning questioned the Christmas party and wondered if that was a thank you for all the boards and committees in the past. Ms. Corrow also questioned whether the Board wanted to do the Lobster Chicken Dinner for the employees again or if they would like to do a cook out during lunch time. She stated it is hard for some to come to an event on a Saturday and therefore doing a BBQ in the middle of the day for 2 hours works out well. She has done this in the past and it has worked well. Mr. Alpers thinks the BBQ lunch is a great idea and could be done additionally. Since it was not budgeted for, Mr. Alpers suggested the local businesses might donate items for the BBQ. Mr. Alpers thinks employee appreciation is very important. Ms. Fraser questioned whether to expand the Christmas party to the volunteers as well. Ms. Corrow thinks both the employees and the volunteers are deserving, but it should be done separately.

Ms. Corrow gave the board an update on the CIP Committee. The Planning Board has set up a Sub Committee of Planning Board members. Ms. Corrow stated she would be taking a day to meet with the departments and will construct a plan to present to the CIP Committee.

Ms. Corrow asked the Board which Board or Committee they would like to meet with next. The Board felt the Planning and Zoning Board is busy right now, so the Budget Committee might be good as they are in their slow season.

Ms. Corrow questioned when the Board would like to hold the next Regional Meeting. The Board agreed on August 15^th. They feel these meetings are good and have been getting great feedback.

Ms. Corrow stated she needed to set up a retirement contribution for Chief Clark. She spoke with ING and they offer a 457 pre tax plan. She stated there is no sign on penalty and no cost to the town to set the plan up. Mr. Fraser questioned what it was invested in and Ms. Corrow stated a variety of funds. She said Chief Clark is happy with the plan and she can offer it to all the other employees. Motion by JD to approve ING for a retirement plan option; seconded by PF; vote was 3-0.

Mr. Denning questioned the status of the Disability Plan. Ms. Corrow stated Life Insurance is in place and she is working on implementing the Disability Plan. Mr. Alpers stated it was the first year budgeted and we really need to implement the plan as they may not get a second opportunity.

Mr. Alpers stated the Health Insurance will be up soon and suggested Ms. Corrow talk with the Local Government Center about costs. He also stated the contract is up with Primex. He suggested Ms. Corrow find the best coverage and the best price since both contracts are up.

The meeting was adjourned at 9:35 pm

Respectfully submitted,

Krystal Alpers

Administrative Secretary